49 Birch Close, Romford, RM7 8ES is a freehold terraced property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 947 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £467,431 , which equates to approximately £494 per square foot. It was last sold on 11 Dec 2020 for £400,000. Since then, the value has increased by £67,431, representing a 16.9% increase, or approximately 3.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £467,431 is:

  • 4.9% higher than the average property price on Birch Close
  • 5.6% higher than the average in the RM7 8ES postcode area
  • and 4.2% higher than the average price for Romford as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded as owner-occupied both times. This suggests the property has typically been lived in by its owners, which often reflects longer-term residency and more consistent maintenance.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 22 September 2020, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
947 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£467,431
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£494
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

49 Birch Close, Romford, Havering, Greater London, RM7 8ES has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 22 Sep 2020.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 28 Jan 2020. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 4.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, limited insulation (assumed) to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to average.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 70% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 57% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from very good to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 57% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to RM7 8ES

11 th / 38
Price Rank
6% higher than average
16 th / 31
Size Rank
0% same size than average
14 th / 31
Price Per Sq FT Rank
5% higher than average

Compared to other properties in RM7 8ES , this house's estimated value ranks 11th out of 38. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 14th out of 31 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 16th out of 31 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£467,431
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+17 %
11 Dec 2020
£400,000
Leasehold
+116.2 %
22 Dec 2003
£185,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 829 sq ft
sale price: £392,000
sale date: 21 Dec 2023
rooms: 5
size: 1066 sq ft
sale price: £445,000
sale date: 30 Aug 2022
rooms: 5
size: 1023 sq ft
sale price: £390,000
sale date: 13 Apr 2021
rooms: 4
size: 1033 sq ft
sale price: £350,000
sale date: 8 Mar 2021
rooms: 5
size: 980 sq ft
sale price: £399,995
sale date: 5 Jan 2018

Data Sources

The property at 49 Birch Close, Romford, RM7 8ES appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 11 Dec 2020. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 22 Sep 2020. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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